How to slow down the bootup process

[sqllady]

Can anyone tell me how to slow down the bootup process to read the error messages?

I have a gigabyte EP45-UD3P rev. 1.6; bios ver FB; Intel core2 Quad Q9400; 8 gigs of G-skills

thanks in advance.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Hit "Pause" while it's booting?

 

[sqllady]

thanks